CultureHello Kitty maker ends Japanese spy drama partnership after China backlash
Sanrio apologised and ended its merchandise collaboration with Japanese spy drama Vivant after criticism in China over scenes depicting Chinese agents torturing a Japanese operative. The company said it would strengthen reviews of future collaborations.
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BBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 03:16Original
Hello Kitty maker ends Japanese spy drama partnership after China backlash
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